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Gooood morning Bay of Quinte!

Looking to catch nature's most dazzling light show? The Perseid meteor shower is about to peak over Canadian skies, offering up to 100 celestial streakers per hour.

For the best cosmic peepshow, head out between August 12-13 and find yourself a nice dark spot away from city lights.

And while the skies put on their show, the Bay of Quinte’s got plenty happening closer to Earth. Here’s what’s on this week.

Thairific is now serving up bold Thai flavours at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore on Bell Blvd — open six days a week from 12–6:30 p.m.

Check their website for up-to-date hours, special pop-ups, and event bookings. Planning something special? Thairific caters everything from team lunches to big celebrations with a customizable menu of flavour-packed apps and unforgettable entrées.

Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for mouthwatering updates and exclusive offers.

🥟 Perogie Pop-up Finds Permanent Home in Bayview Mall
Local favourite Mel's Perogies has evolved from market stall to proper shop status at 470 Dundas St. East. The family-run eatery serves up fresh homemade perogies, cabbage rolls, and hearty soups, with frozen options available for take-home feasts. (City of Belleville) Read More →

🍖 Belleville's Sizzling Ribfest Returns to West Zwicks Park
Mark your calendars for August 15-17 as four of North America's top rib masters fire up their smokers. The free event features award-winning BBQ teams, a Caribbean Festival parade, classic car show, and family activities including a Nerf course and inflatables. (InQuinte) Read More →

🏊‍♂️ YMCA's Centre for Life Gets New Home After Setback
A soil contamination discovery at Belleville's original fairgrounds site has prompted a swift relocation for the anticipated YMCA facility. The new $9-million recreation centre will now be built at 355 Bridge Street West near Rotary Centennial Park, keeping this vital community project right on schedule. (The Intelligencer) Read More →

📊 Local Job Market Shows Minor Shift
The Belleville-Quinte West area saw unemployment edge up to 7.2% in July, just a whisper above June's figures. The region's slight uptick mirrors Ontario's provincial rate, which moved to 7.9% from 7.8%. (Quinte News) Read More →

📊 Crime Stats Paint Mixed Picture for Quinte Region
While overall crime dropped 4% in the Belleville-Quinte West area, violent incidents saw a concerning 7.7% increase in 2024. The silver lining? Non-violent crime decreased by 10.5%, putting our region below both provincial and national averages. (Statistics Canada) Read More →

💰 City Hall Releases 2024 Expense Reports
The City of Belleville has unveiled its annual financial transparency report detailing every dollar from council and senior leadership expenses. The 2024 expense reports are now available for public review. (Quinte News) Read More →

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🎭 The Celtic Tenors | August 11 | 7:30 PM | The Empire Theatre, Belleville
Get ready for some Irish magic as these PBS-bound tenors blend modern hits and Celtic classics, with special guests The Next Generation Leahy adding some extra sparkle to this filmed concert.

🚲 BOQ.BIKE Social Rides | August 14, 2025 | 6:30-8:00pm | The Fit Collective, Belleville
Join fellow cycling enthusiasts for a laid-back 15-25km group ride through Belleville's hidden gems, with plenty of stops and absolutely zero judgment about your pedaling prowess.

🌴 Belleville Caribbean Festival | August 15-17 | Various Times | Multiple Locations
Grab your dancing shoes and appetite for a three-day tropical takeover featuring Caribbean cuisine, steel drums, and island vibes at this white-hot festival spanning Victoria Park, Downtown, and Zwicks Park.

🎪 BIGLAKE Festival "Hidden Gems" | August 15-23| Various Times | Prince Edward County
Fourteen concerts packed with musical treasures both rare and renowned will have you humming your way through late summer.

🎸 Whiskey River Fever: Zach Bryan Tribute | Aug 15 | 7:00 PM | Prince Eddy's, Picton
Dust off your cowboy boots for a foot-stomping evening with Ottawa's premier Zach Bryan cover band, where $15 advance tickets get you a seat at what's promising to be the hottest hootenanny of the summer.

Monday: ☁️ High 33°C / Low 19°C - broken clouds

Tuesday: ☀️ High 34°C / Low 21°C - clear sky

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That’s your cosmic-to-cabbage-roll rundown to kick off the week. Whether you’re lying under the stars, lining up for ribs, or carbo-loading on pierogies, make it count.

Send this to someone who’d share a blanket for stargazing but not their BBQ ribs.

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